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Student/Parent Handbook

2015-2016Robert Drummond

Elementary

2015-2016 Student/Parent Handbook 1

2015-2016 Areas of Emphasis The Pattonville School District Board of Education is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities for ALL children. In order to accomplish this goal, quality professional development must be provided for all staff (new and experienced). Partnerships with parents, business leaders, and district patrons must continue to be actively developed in order to engage the entire community as the district strives for educational excellence. In addition to the above, the Board has adopted the following Areas of Emphasis for the 2015-2016 school year:

♦ All students will continue to improve their performance on all measures of academic achievement.

♦ Curriculum and instructional practices are research based and support students becoming

proficient learners.

♦ Proactive strategies will be implemented to promote continued improvement in student responsibility, citizenship, and overall character with an emphasis on building relationships and an understanding of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic differences.

♦ Safety for students, staff, and community will continue to be evaluated and improved.

♦ Parents, staff, and students will continue to develop, modify, and implement school improvement plans based on data and research.

♦ The District Technology Plan will continue to be updated and implemented as appropriate.

♦ The District Facilities Plan will be updated as appropriate and implemented utilizing bond issue and district operating funds.

♦ The District Career Education programs will continue to become a more integral component of the total educational program.

♦ The District will continue to implement and revise a plan to increase the percentage of

students involved in extra-curricular programs.

♦ District maintenance and grounds will continue to portray an excellent image of the district.

♦ The District will continue to use resources efficiently to address decreased revenues from state and federal sources.

Board of Education Approved: June 23, 2015


ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3721 ST. BRIDGET LANE

ST. ANN, MO. 63074

Phone: 314-213-8419Attendance Hotline: 314-213-8519

Fax: 314-213-8619

Website: http://drummond.psdr3.org/

Michael A. Fulton, Ed. D.Superintendent of Schools

Jeanne M. SchottmuellerSecretary

Ralph K. StahlhutDirector

Andrea D. GlennTreasurer

Robert W. DillonDirector

Board of Education

Mary Kay CampbellDirector

Cynthia R. CandlerVice-President

Ruth A. PetrovPresident

Ron Orr – Chief Financial OfficerTim A. Pecoraro, Ed.D. – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Barry Nelson, Ed.S. – Assistant Superintendent, Human ResourcesMontize Aaron, Ed.D – Director of Student Services


Table of ContentsRobert Drummond StaffMap of BuildingSchool Procedures School Hours – Arrival School-Age Child Care Program Late Arrivals (After the 8:50 a.m. bell) Changing Child’s Mode of Transportation Dismissal – 3:35 p.m. Emergency Forms and Information Attendance/Attendance Hotline Homework Due to Vacation/Illness Visitors and Volunteers Contacting Teachers Supplies Textbooks Student PlannersSchool Programs Report Cards/Progress Reports Parent/Teacher Conferences Recognition of Students Standardized Testing School Band/Orchestra LibrarySchool Services PTO Volunteers School Pictures Cafeteria Information Returned Check Policy Guidance Program Field Trips Emergency Closing/Early DismissalMedical Policies Physicals Immunizations Medication Notes for Parents from the School Nurse When Your Child Has a Communicable Disease Do You Know Medical EmergenciesSchool DisciplineSchool Improvement TeamCalendar of Events 2015-2016


A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCEThe Staff of Robert Drummond Elementary

2015-2016

Staff Position Room No.Jason Van Beers Principal 10ENicole Autenrieth Assistant Principal 10GSandy Guber Secretary 10Teresa Jercinovic Secretary 10Tamika Duncan Clerk 10Ken Farrell Nurse 14ACarla Robertson Counselor 28Kate Zust Counselor 22Carolyn Elliott Art 426Josie Cammarata Art 414Jessica North Music 711Joanna Todd Music (DR & WB) 510Windy Cushman Physical Education 614David Caldwell Physical Education 614Jacob Ferguson Shared Physical Education 614Laura Herrod Reading Specialist 213Laura Witte Reading Specialist 211Amy Taylor Reading Specialist 524Michele Thrower Reading Specialist 717 Judy Vitale Reading Specialist 17Kristen Webber Reading Specialist 528Mary Sosman ELL 330TBD ELL 330Drayton Paisley District Technology 13Jackie Ramey District Technology Specialist 215Tammi Buckner Library Technology Specialist 16Victoria Wayne Library Technology Aide 13Cathy Mann Library Clerk 16Angela Huesgen Instructional Specialist 16EOfficer Tyler Schmieg D.A.R.E. Program 10

Cafeteria Staff Position Michelle Dirks Food Service, Manager Debbee Adams Food ServiceMichele Bailey Food ServiceGlenna Evans Food ServiceMary Jo Mansell Food ServiceTracy Mellring Food Service


Classroom Teacher Grade Room No.Damara Lashley Kindergarten 21Shelley McManus Kindergarten 722Brenda Kelch Kindergarten 710Ashley Schafluetzel Kindergarten 714Kadie Lamb Kindergarten 718Amber Callahan Kindergarten 411

Nicole Dye 1st Grade 119Michele Lewis 1st Grade 116Amy Robinson 1st Grade 115Amanda Starwalt 1st Grade 120 Amber Wilson 1st Grade 210

Ashley Burd 2nd Grade 218Debbie Foster 2nd Grade 216Julie Graham 2nd Grade 226Lisa Kickbusch 2nd Grade 112TBD 2nd Grade 224

Kourtney Cady 3rd Grade 326Dan Derby 3rd Grade 311Brittany Garcia 3rd Grade 314Anne Niklawski 3rd Grade 316TBD 3rd Grade 324

Amanda Denson 4th Grade 415Mindy Jackson 4th Grade 425Denise Kuse 4th Grade 427Amy Powell 4th Grade 419

Sarah Krispin 5th Grade 511Kimberly Dickinson 5th Grade 521Kathleen Terbrock 5th Grade 529Ginger Roberts 5th Grade 523Jamie Sievers 5th Grade 515

ParaProfessional PositionCarole Dunsford Paraprofessional Rebecca Gillming Paraprofessional Jackie McClain Paraprofessional Jennifer Reidelberger Paraprofessional Mallory Noble Paraprofessional ELL 330 Emily Koones Paraprofessional ELL 330


SSD Staff Position Room No.Janet Zielinski Self-Contained Class Teacher 310 Kelsey Christophel Self-Contained Class Teacher 719Carole Garrett Self-Contained Class Teacher 410Mary Ann Byrd Paraprofessional 310Shareefah Fox Paraprofessional 410Traci Garrett Paraprofessional 410Carol Werle Paraprofessional 310Peggy Rabe Resource Teacher 327Lori Zanitsch Resource Teacher 325Heather Koepke Resource Teacher (part time)Kari Marsh Speech Itinerant 315 Holly Thomas Speech Itinerant 315 Johanna Sobocinski Speech/Language 315Melanie Wagner OT 410 Katherine Peterman ABA Associate 719Jessie O’Brien ABA 310/719Leslie Gitel SSD Social Worker 26Debbie Jovaag SSD School Psych 24

Early Childhood Staff Position Room No.Margie Justice ECSE Teacher 23Lora Monroe ECSE Paraprofessional 23Stacey Moton ECSE Paraprofessional 23Maddie Demas ECSE Paraprofessional 23Karen Gilbert ECSE Paraprofessional 23TBD ECSE Paraprofessional 23Kate Doveikis SP/L Therapist 23Kayln Grimes ECSE Teacher 29Sherrie Pearse ECSE Paraprofessional 29Kristin Simpson ECSE Paraprofessional 29Kim Hutchison ECSE Paraprofessional 29Gena Griffin ECSE Paraprofessional 29Crystal Hulsey ECSE Paraprofessional 29Stephanie Sliefert ECSE SP/L Therapist & PBIS 29Trisha Buenemann ECSE SP/L Therapist 23/29Lisa Schulte & Dianne G’Sell ECSE OT 23/29Carla Kurth ECSE PT 23/29 Custodial Staff PositionMichael Williams Day Custodian Tom Betts Day CustodianMack Boyd Night CustodianAnthony Banks Night CustodianTBD Night CustodianLarry Shepard Night Custodian


SCHOOL PROCEDURESSchool Hours

Grades K-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.

Students should not arrive at school before 8:35 a.m. Students arriving before that time may interrupt valuable teacher planning time and staff meetings. Consider the School-Age Child Care Program if you need to drop off your children at an earlier time.

Students who arrive earlier than the designated times will be given a reminder notice from time to time reinforcing school hours.

School-Age Child Care ProgramThe Y.M.C.A. offers a School-Age Child Care Program at Drummond. This program offers a safe, supervised alternative environment for your child on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until the start of school, and again after school is out until 6:00 p.m. For more information regarding this program, please call the Emerson Y.M.C.A. at 314-521-1822.

Late Arrivals (After the 8:50 a.m. bell)Children arriving to school after the 8:50 bell are to be signed in at the office by the adult who brought them to school. Children arriving in their classroom after the 8:50 bell are marked as absent by their classroom teachers. Tardy time is revised by the office staff based on the time the student was signed in by the parent when arriving late or leaving early.

Changing Child’s Mode of TransportationIn order for us to assure safe and correct transportation for your child, we need to know how you intend for your child to arrive and leave school. Please let us know in writing if your child will walk or come by car, ride the bus or go to a babysitter and will need to ride a different bus to or from school. When you have special arrangements and changes, please notify the school office in writing. Bus changes require a 3 day notice to the school office in writing. If we do not have contact with the parent, we will not allow the child to change his/her mode of transportation. The phone number for Pattonville Transporta-tion Department is 314-213-8125; you may contact them with any concerns. If your child is changed from a bus rider to car rider for the day, please contact the school office by sending a note or call before 1:00 pm on the day of your change.

If your child attends a day care after school and you pick him/her up at school – or if he/she is absent from school – please notify the day care as well as our school. If your child does not arrive on his/her regular school bus, please STAY AT HOME AND CALL SCHOOL, so that we may locate your child and notify you so that you will be there to greet your child when he/she arrives home.


Dismissal – 3:35 p.m.Please review the car rider and bus rider info with your child.

Providing your child with a quality education and safe school environment are our number one priorities at Drummond. If your child is signed out of school early, they will be marked absent for the amount of time (minutes) missed.

Parent/Guardians wishing to pick up a student from 3:15-3:35 pm, will need to follow the procedure for car riders. Due to the large number of students enrolled at Drummond, we do not dismiss students from the office after 3:15 pm on regular attendance days or after 11:35 am on ½ days of attendance. This procedure is used to ensure all students safety at dismissal time.

Car Riders: area is located on the side of the building (parking lot).

o Students being dismissed as car riders are to walk quietly and in a timely manner to the designated hallway for dismissal.

Bus Riders: For safety reasons, parent/guardian will not be able to pull a student out of the bus rider line. Please do not park in the bus loop when picking up your child or visiting!

o Students being dismissed to the busses are to walk with their teacher in a quiet, single-file line. As the teacher passes by their bus the student will board in a quiet and orderly manner.

o Board busses calmly and quietly. o Sit in assigned seat or an available seat (some busses may

require three to a seat). o Sit bottom-to-bottom of seat and back-to-back of seat. o Use inside voices on the bus, soft talking only. o Keep hands, arms, head and other objects inside the bus. o Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself. o No eating on the bus. o Keep aisles cleared. o Wait for bus to come to a complete stop before exiting in a calm

and orderly fashion.

Early Dismissal Dates – 11:55 am

We do not dismiss students through the office after 11:35 am on ½ days of attendance.

School will be dismissed at 11:55 am on these dates. Please mark your calendar.

Scheduled Early Dismissal Days for elementary schools are: September 25, October 16, October 30, November 12, December 11, February 25, March 11, April 1 and April 29


Emergency Forms and Information

The school office maintains up-to-date information on all students. Some of this information is very important in case of emergencies. New forms are sent home with every student the first day of school or mailed with the August back-to-school packet. It is imperative that parents complete these and return them to school immediately. During the year, if any of the information listed on the enrollment form or emergency form changes, please send this information to the school office. By keeping this information current in our office, you will guarantee that we are able to contact you in the event an emergency might occur. Telephone number, address, employment and other changes should also be reported. If your telephone number is unlisted, we still need it. The school considers all telephone numbers confidential.

Attendance/Attendance Hot Line

Children, when ill, should remain at home. All absences and illnesses are to be reported on a daily basis. You may be called from school to determine the reason for absences if the absence has not been reported. A note of explanation is required to be sent by the parent immediately following the child’s return to school after an absence. Children are expected to attend school on time and daily, unless they are ill. Frequent and excessive absences are monitored and may be reported as educational neglect. Please plan family vacations, etc., when school is not in session rather than taking children out of school. Our district funding and your child’s education depend on attendance.Parents are required to call the attendance hotline number (314-213-8519) if their child is absent. This number is available to record your message 24 hours a day. This service provides parents with more flexibility and convenience to report absences. Here is how the hotline works:

1. Dial the ATTENDANCE HOTLINE number: 314-213-8519.2. When you hear the tone, give the following information: a. Your child’s name b. The name of your child’s teacher c. A brief message giving the reason for the child’s absence. Please be specific. d. A special message if the child is going to miss more than one day. e. You may also request homework if the child will miss more than three days of school.

Please remember to call the “Attendance Hotline” before 9:00 a.m. on the day your child will be absent.


Homework Due to Vacation/IllnessStudents are expected to make up any school work they may miss during absences due to vacation or illness. The following guidelines will assist parents, students and teachers in handling these situations conveniently and efficiently:

1. If a student is absent for one or two days, the makeup work will be handled by the classroom teacher when the child returns. 2. When a student has been absent three or more days, homework can be requested by calling the Attendance Hotline (314-213-8519) by 9:00 a.m. The teacher will have the assignments ready to be picked up in the school office between 3:00 and 4:15 p.m. If another student is to take the work home, please give the student’s name and teacher when calling and the homework will be sent with that child. 3. When requesting homework because the student will be out for vacation, it may not be possible for the teacher to have all of the work available prior to the child’s leaving. The teacher is expected to provide at least a general outline of what will be covered and any work that can be easily assigned. Upon returning, the student should check with the teacher to find out what other assignments need to be made up. 4. We realize students can profit educationally from a vacation experience. It must also be realized that classroom presentations are a major part of a student’s educational experience and these, of course cannot be replicated. The parent is the only one who can decide whether his/her child can afford to miss daily presentations, and it is impossible to “make up” all that transpires during an absence. 5. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in the work to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time; usually two days for each day of absence is regarded as an appropriate period.

Visitors and VolunteersAll visitors and volunteers are required to report to the office, visitor and volunteer badges are to be worn while in the building. Persons not wearing any identification will be asked to check in at the office. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please understand that this district policy is for the safety of all our students, staff and visitors.

Contacting TeachersWhen parents wish to talk to their child’s teacher, we encourage them to write or call and leave a message so that the teacher can return the call before or after school, during lunch or during their planning period. Please do not interrupt instruction to talk with teachers. This includes A.M. arrival time when teachers need to be greeting students and preparing to start the day.

SuppliesGrade level teachers have agreed upon a general list of items students at each grade level may need. This is provided to parents in the Opening of School mailing. Individual teachers may make specific requests as well. (School policy discourages items other than school materials -i.e., radios, toys, cars, dolls, cards, chewing gum/candy, computer games, cell phones, Play Station, Nintendo, IPod, etc.)


Textbooks

The textbooks used in class are loaned to the students and must be returned to the teachers in good condition at the end of the year. In the event a book is lost or damaged, the parent/guardian will be expected to make restitution.

Student Planners

Each student in Grades K-5 will be given a student planner for writing down assignments, messages from teachers, special notes, etc. We would like for each parent to initial or sign the planner after each day so that we are in constant two-way communication and so you know what is expected of your child. If your child loses his/her planner, you can purchase another one at cost.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Proficiency Based Learning/Learning LevelsDrummond Elementary modeled the Proficiency Based Learning/Learning Levels in grades 1-5 during the 2013-2014 school year for both the state of Missouri and for the Pattonville School District. In short, Proficiency Based Learning/Learning Levels is placing and instructing students at his/her instructional levels. This approach allows for students to progress through their educational journey at their own pace to ensure mastery of state standards prior to moving forward.

Proficiency Based Learning/Learning Levels will allow for some students to accelerate, others to maintain state and district pacing, and for others to have remediation to ensure that mastery has been met. Students will be placed in classes based off of their assessment data in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Report Cards/Progress Reports

Parents are informed about student progress with Trimester report cards and/or conferences. Mid-Trimester progress reports are sent home for those students experiencing difficulty.

Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade receive developmental report cards which indicate progress in their social and academic growth.

The Pattonville School District’s grading scale for students in Grades K-5 is as follows: 4= Advanced -Exceeds end of trimester expectations 3=Proficient -Meets end of trimester expectations 2=Developing -Progressing toward end of trimester expectations 1=Beginning -Not yet or starting to progress toward end of trimester expectations Blank=Not Assessed


Parent/Teacher ConferencesConferences are scheduled during the school year as needed to discuss student progress, please see the calendar at the end of this handbook for scheduled parent/teacher conference dates. It is extremely important that parents and teachers take advantage of these opportunities to discuss students’ academic achievement and citizenship. Our goal is to conference with 100% of our families at each opportunity. Parents are encouraged to request a Parent/Teacher conference at any time that there is a need or concern.

Standardized TestingEach spring students are administered standardized tests as determined by Pattonville School District and the State of Missouri. The purpose of this testing is to monitor student progress, to assess curriculum, and to screen children for potential referrals for special programs (i.e., gifted, remedial reading, & resource services). Tests administered are: DRA and AimsWEB (all grades); MAP (Grades 3-5); e-Valuate (Grades 2-5).

Before a test is administered, parents will receive information regarding the testing dates and ways you can help prepare your child to perform his/her best on the test.

School OrchestraChildren in Grade 5 may take part in our school strings program provided they make up class work missed and maintain passing grades. Orchestra classes are normally held during lunch recess two or three times each week.

Physical EducationAll children should wear gym shoes to their physical education class; we suggest students keep a pair of tennis shoes at school for PE days. Pattonville Elementary Procedure Statement Regarding Medical Excuses: If a child is to be excused from Physical Education, the child must bring a written excuse from the parent(s) or guardians which will be honored for that day, or a doctor’s medical excuse which will be honored for the dates indicated. Oral excuses from the student will not be accepted.

LibraryStudents come to the school library regularly with their classroom teachers. In addition, they may come individually or in small groups as needed. Students may check out books which must be returned before the student is permitted to check out additional books or magazines.

Students who have overdue library materials are given written notices. Students having overdue or damaged library materials will be responsible to return all item(s). Parent/Guardian’s are responsible to pay for any damaged or overdue item(s) that are not returned to the library.


SCHOOL SERVICES

PTO

The Drummond Parent Teacher Organization works to support school programs for the benefit of all students. They request each family to pay a yearly activity fee per child which helps cover the cost of room parties (Fall Party and Spring Party), Field Day treats and cultural activities.

Drummond PTO Executive Board

President ......................................................... Tamika Duncan Vice-President ............................................ DeCarol Timmons Secretary .............................................................Emily Jacobi Treasurer .................................................. Jacqueline McClain

VolunteersHere at Drummond, we wish to encourage parents to participate at school in a variety of ways. Through the PTO we seek Room Parents to help with classroom parties and field trips.

Individual classroom teacher and special area teachers often ask for help. Assistance is needed for tutoring children, working with small groups, special programs such as Harvest Run, Field Days, as well as in the Library and Computer Lab.

As special programs and projects come up, flyers will be sent home requesting your response. Volunteers are always needed for PTO Movie Nights, Carnival, Dad and Donuts, Mom for Muffins and many other PTO events. Phone calls will be made by the teacher or PTO members in an effort to find willing volunteers throughout the school year.

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken on September 15, 2015. You will receive information regarding the procedure, cost, etc., prior to this date. Watch for more information to be sent home with your child. Robert Drummond Elementary School provides the opportunity for parents/guardians to purchase a school picture packet with yearbook. All money and orders are processed by the photo company.


Guidance ProgramDrummond has two full-time school counselors who are involved with many aspects of the school and educational program. The counselor is responsible for administering individual and group tests. Children with specific needs are monitored by the counselor for referral to special services. Our school counselors are also available to work with small groups of children and individuals as needed. Classes are conducted by the school counselor on a variety of topics. Referrals can be made to outside resources if a child or family has a particular need.

Cafeteria InformationA breakfast program, running from 8:35 to 8:50 a.m. is available at no cost to all students enrolled at Drummond Elementary School.

Students may purchase a Type A Lunch; advance meal tickets can be purchased. Lunch forms must be renewed each school year. Families who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program should complete a new form by the second week of the new school year. New students must complete the form when enrolling.

Students carrying lunch boxes should make sure that their names are clearly marked on or in the lunch box. Please refrain from sending carbonated beverages (like soda) with your child to school, as these beverages tend to get shaken in backpacks and cause disruptions to the cafeteria.

Students may pay for lunch by cash, check or credit card. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Pattonville School District. Money should be given to the cafeteria at breakfast or sent to the school office in the morning. Please send in an envelope with the following: write the amount you are sending, days you are paying for, student name and classroom teacher. The district also offers a convenient prepay program via the WEB at: MySchoolBucks.com using your Discover, Visa, and MasterCard. Please allow 24 hours for money to be credited with a minimum deposit of $25. A 6% processing fee may be charged by the Company (Pattonville has contracted with them for this program).

Procedure1. Access the website at either MySchoolBucks.com2. Follow instructions for “new user” to access a student account3. If you do not have internet accessibility and wish to charge by phone, please call 1-800-643-2762.

Returned Check PolicyReturned checks for lunch costs, lost books or book fines, PTO activities or fund raisers will require a cash payment as well as reimbursement of the return check fee. Check payment will no longer be acceptable for future payments. Failure to make cash payment may result in a “Bad Check Complaint” being filed with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.


Field TripsDuring the course of the school year, in an effort to enhance and support the curriculum, teachers plan field trips away from the school site. Notification of such trips is sent home with students in advance of the event. Parents are required to sign permission forms and return them to the teacher before the student will be allowed to take part. Parent volunteers, in most cases, are asked to accompany the classes to provide additional adult supervision. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your child’s teacher.

Emergency ClosingIn the event of emergency or inclement conditions and school is closed early, please be sure your child knows what to do. If you think your child may be confused about what to do, please be sure your child’s teacher is aware of what you expect and that your school dismissal form is kept up to date. That way the teacher can help your child review what you expect them to do or where to go.

When inclement weather conditions threaten the close of school, parents might have a question as to school being in session. Please listen to the following for information: KMOX (11.20AM), WIL (92.3FM), KXOK (63AM), Y98FM, KTVI (Channel 2) and KSDK (Channel 5). You may also call Snowline, 213-8900, ext 7669. Listen or Look for: Pattonville School District. Announcements usually begin at 5:30 a.m.

MEDICAL POLICIESFor your information, the following board policies regarding physicals, immunizations and medication are provided:

PhysicalsThe Pattonville School District expects a physical examination for entrance into school at the beginning of kindergarten, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades.

ImmunizationsMissouri School Law states that it is unlawful for any student to attend school unless he/she has been properly immunized. THE STATE LAW REQUIRES YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE UP-TO-DATE BEFORE HE/SHE CAN ATTEND SCHOOL.

Medical EmergenciesWhen a child is injured or becomes ill at school, and in the judgment of the nurse, should be sent home, the parent is called. If the parent can not be reached, the persons listed on the emergency form will be called. It is important to keep your child’s emergency form up to date. If, in the judgment of the nurse, a child’s life or health is in immediate danger, 911 will be called and you will be notified of the emergency as soon as it is possible to do so.


MedicationIt is our policy that “over-the-counter medication” will only be dispensed by school personnel with written authorization from medical provider and parent. When a physician feels it is necessary for a child to have a prescription medication at school, the following procedure should be followed:

1. Medicine must be in the proper container with the pharmacy label showing: a. Name of child b. Name of medicine c. Dosage and schedule of administration d. Date purchased e. Physician’s name2. A written request from the parents giving school permission to administer medication is necessary with specific instructions how it must be given.3. It is strongly recommended that medicine be brought to school by parents.4. Long term medication must be accompanied by a physician’s written order.5. The first dose of any medication will not be administered at school.6. No child is to supply medication to any other students.7. The school district may refuse to administer any medication not approved by the Food and Drug Administration or any medication with greater than recommended doses.

When Your Child Has a Communicable Disease. . .Please notify the school as soon as possible if your child has a communicable disease so that we can monitor the other students in his/her classroom. The Missouri Division of Health requires exclusion from school for the following:

1. Chicken pox – 6 days after appearance of rash and all sores are scabbed over. 2. Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever – Temperature normal for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun. Please send the name of the antibiotic being given. 3. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – until redness and drainage is gone or with written permission from the doctor that the child is being treated with medication and can return to school. Please send name of medication used. 4. Impetigo – until all sores are healed or with written permission from the doctor that the student is being treated with medication and can return to school. Please send the name of the medication used. 5. Scabies – until adequately treated. Please send the name of the medication the child is taking. 6. Pediculosis (Head Lice) – until effective insecticiding of scalp and clothing. It is recommended all nits (eggs) should be removed from the scalp. Student must be accompanied by a parent and checked by nurse before returning to class.


Do You Know . . .• We CANNOT give any over-the-counter medication without notes from the child’s doctor and parent. • If it is necessary for your child to take medicine on a regular basis during school hours, we need a form filled out by the doctor and the parent.• All medication must be in the original container with the prescription label present.• If your child needs to take a short-term medication, such as an antibiotic, at school, then a doctor’s note is not required. However, we do need a note from the parent and the medication brought to school in the original container. If possible, send at least one week’s supply of medication to school. This eliminates the possibility of the child leaving the medication at home or school when the child has to transport it to and from school daily. Usually the pharmacy will provide a second labeled container for school at the parent’s request.• Missouri State Law states that no student may carry an inhaler for asthma without a written emergency plan signed by the physician and parent on file in the nurse’s office. • Please do not send medications in your child’s lunch. All medications taken during school hours should be given by the school nurse.

When We Send Your Child Home:• We need home and work numbers of parents AND emergency numbers of near-by family or friends in your absence.• Your child will be sent home when he/she has: o A temperature of 100 degrees or above o Vomiting o Diarrhea o A rash of unknown origin o A communicable disease o A serious accidentIf your child has any of the above symptoms the evening before or the morning of school, PLEASE KEEP HIM/HER HOME THAT DAY.


School DisciplineAt Drummond, we believe that a safe and orderly school is one where children have a better opportunity to learn. Therefore, we have created a separate publication called “Drummond Elementary School Procedures for a Safe and Orderly School”. Please refer to this booklet for student expectations and guidelines.

School policy discourages students from bringing materials other than school materials to school (ie, radios, toy cars, dolls, cards, computer games, chewing gum, cell phones, etc).

We also know that from time to time, students make choices that are not as desirable as others. In instances such as these, consequences for these poor choices will result. Please refer to the “Pattonville School District Elementary School Behavior Guide” for a listing of inappropriate behaviors and the possible consequences of these behaviors.

Hazing and BullyingGeneralThe Pattonville School District prohibits all forms of hazing, bullying and student intimidation. Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate conduct will be disciplined in accordance with district policies and discipline guidelines. Such discipline may include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and removal from participation in activities. Students who have been subjected to hazing or bullying are instructed to promptly report such incidents to a school official.

In addition, district staff, coaches, sponsors and volunteers shall not permit, condone or tolerate any form of hazing or bullying or plan, direct, encourage, assist, engage or participate in any activity that involves hazing or bullying. District staff will report incidents of hazing and bullying to the building principal. The principal shall promptly investigate all complaints of hazing and bullying and shall administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy. District staff that violates this policy may be discipline or terminated.

The district shall annually inform students, parents, district staff and volunteers that hazing and bullying is prohibited. This notification may occur through the distribution of the written policy, publication in handbooks, presentations at assemblies or verbal instructions by the coach or sponsor at the start of the season or program

DefinitionsHazing – For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any activity, on or off school grounds, that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or school sponsored activity.


Hazing may include those actions that subject a student to extreme mental stress including, but not limited to, sleep deprivation, physical confinement, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment or criminal activity, or other stress-inducing activities. Hazing may also include, but is not limited to: acts of physical brutality; whipping; beating; branding; exposing to the elements; forcing consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance; forcing inhalation or ingestion of tobacco products; or any other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of any individual.

Hazing may occur even when all students involved are willing participants. Hazing does not occur when a student is required to audition or try out for an organization when the criteria are reasonable, approved by the district and legitimately related to the purpose of the organization.

Bullying – For purposes of this policy, bullying is defined as repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limed to; physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, or exclusion from a peer group.

Dress CodeThe appearance of any student is primarily the responsibility of that student and the parent. Students’ dress and appearance are required to be of such character as not to disrupt nor distract from the instructional procedures of the school. Students are to wear clothing which is clean and safe. Shoes must be worn at all times. Clothing that is revealing or suggestive may not be worn. Tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, midriff and see-through clothing are all considered inappropriate for school. Hats, caps and other head gear may not be worn in the building. Sunglasses and dark glasses, unless prescription, are considered inappropriate attire. Clothing with vulgar, profane, or suggestive messages or pictures of illegal substances or alcoholic beverages is also inappropriate. It is also required that clothing be worn in the correct manner.

School Improvement TeamDrummond has a very active and involved School Improvement Team or SIT Team. The mission of the SIT Team is to research and find ways to improve student achievement. The team meets on a monthly basis and must consist of 50 % staff and 50% parents or community members. If you would like to join this team, please contact the Drummond administration.


Drummond Elementary SchoolCalendar 2015-2016

August 12 .................................................................................First Day of SchoolAugust 18 ................................................ All School Open House (5:30–7:00 pm)September 04 ....................................................................................NO SCHOOLSeptember 07 ................................................................... NO SCHOOL (Holiday)September 15 ...........................................Student Picture Day (9:00 am-1:00 pm)September 21 ............. Drummond PTO General Membership Meeting (5:30 pm)September 25 .............................................................. Early Dismissal (11:55 am)September 26 ......................................... Pattonville School District HomecomingOctober 16 .......................................................... Dads and Donuts (8:00-9:00 am)

Early Dismissal (11:55 am)October 30 .........................................................Fall Classroom Parties (11:15 am)

Early Dismissal (11:55 am) (end of 1st Trimester)November 11 .............................................. Parent/Teacher Conferences (evening)November 12 ............................................................... Early Dismissal (11:55 am)

(Parent/Teacher Conferences-afternoon/evening)November 13 .....................................................................................NO SCHOOLNovember 16 – 24 ....................................................................... School Book FairNovember 19 ...................Grandparent’s Breakfast (Grades 3-4-5)(8:00-9:15 am)November 20 ..................Grandparent’s Breakfast (Grades K-1-2)(8:00-9:15 am)November 25, 26 & 27 .............................. NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Holiday)December 10 ..............................................................PTO Movie Night (6:00 pm)December 11 ............................................................... Early Dismissal (11:55 am)December 23-January 1 ...........................................NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)January 04 ............................................................................ SCHOOL RESUMESJanuary 15 & 18 ...............................................................................NO SCHOOLJanuary 25 ......................................................... PTO Chili Supper (5:30-7:00 pm)February 11 ........................................................................... End of 2nd TrimesterFebruary 11 ................................................................PTO Movie Night (6:00 pm)February 12 & 15 .............................................................................NO SCHOOLFebruary 24 ................................................ Parent/Teacher Conferences (evening)February 25 ................................................................. Early Dismissal (11:55 am)

(Parent/Teacher Conferences-afternoon/evening)February 26 .......................................................................................NO SCHOOLMarch 01 ......................................................2016-2017 Kindergarten RegistrationMarch 11 ............................................Spring Classroom Parties (11:15-11:45 am)

Early Dismissal (11:55 am)March 21-25 .............................................................NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)April 01 ....................................................................... Early Dismissal (11:55 am)April 13-15 .................................................................................... 5th Grade CampApril 29 ............................................................Mom’s for Muffins (8:00-9:15 am)

Early Dismissal (11:55 am)May 06 ........................................ PTO School Carnival/Fun Night(5:30-7:30 pm)

May 26 .....................................................Tentative last day of school for students(Last day of school will be adjusted if snow days are not used)


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